Attempting to allay tea party concerns about participating in the federal Race to the Top education program, Gov. Rick Scott on Wednesday said that the state's grant application does not "unduly burden state taxpayers [or] commit state dollars to federal unfunded mandates."

Seeking a $100 million award from the U.S. Department of Education, Florida is one of four states eligible for an Early Learning Challenge grant.

Sunshine State News is hitting the radio airwaves on Wednesdayat 2:30 p.m. I will be on the Ed Dean radio show, which is hosted by one of the most feisty, informative and entertaining conservatives in Florida. It can be heard online here and on two stations in South Florida -- 89.3 on the west coast and 90.3 on the Atlantic coast.

In a development that will further stoke suspicions of "anti-Semitism" and roil the ranks of leftist protesters, the American Nazi Party is supporting the Occupy Wall Street movement.

Media reports have noted anti-Jewish slogans at "Occupy" demonstrations around the country. And while the most vocal protesters come from the left end of the political spectrum, ANP leader Rocky Suhayda commended the cause.